Casual Social Worker

Job Description:

• Role Title: Social Worker

• Role Type: Casual

• Location: Mater Hospital, North Sydney

• Salary: Salary will be calculated based on years of experience

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for fully qualified Social Workers to join a supportive and dynamic team at the Mater Hospital- North Sydney. The role involves:

• Participating as a member of multidisciplinary teams.

• Ensuring a high level of social work practice is maintained consistent with professional standards as defined by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

• Committing to ongoing professional development and teaching through research, education and social work students.

• Participating in strategic planning and quality improvement activities.

• Participating in meetings of AASW Special Interest Groups and other groups of relevance to the delivery of a high-quality Social Work Service to patients at the Mater.

• Areas of work include oncology, palliative care, renal, ICU, general medicine, cardiac, acute orthopaedics.

• Ongoing Professional Development.

About You:

Essential requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Social Work.

• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

• Demonstrated experience/expertise in hospital setting.

• Maternity Experience.

• Mid-week availability a must.

• Demonstrate behaviours that reinforce the core values of The Mater.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload and prioritise where necessary.

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to be flexible and dynamic with work hours.

• Experience or interest in palliative care.

Why Work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community.

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free.

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. 

Equal Opportunity:

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 13th Feb 2026

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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